UK Parliament Petitions

Regulate the housing market more strictly

We call on the Government to regulate the housing market and end predatory mortgage practices. Enact stricter laws, ensure fair mortgage practices, align housing prices with conditions and wages, provide rent subsidies or reduced mortgage r

Introduce a new rule for MPs to take an oath to adhere to the Nolan principles

We think that all MPs should adhere to the Nolan principles. At the moment, we do not think that they follow them. We want all MPs to take an oath to follow the Nolan principles, and be scrutinised if they fail. We feel that there is a lack

We want a referendum on 7 changes to our voting system

We want a referendum on 7 changes to our voting system to maximise turnout and strengthen faith in our voting system. People should be allowed to say yes or no to the following.

Fund Medicinal Reviews for Patients Prescribed Highly Addictive Drugs

We ask Government to fund medicinal reviews for patients prescribed addictive drugs, ensuring regular assessments, informed consent, and accountability. Reviews would explore alternative treatments and monitor patient well-being to prevent

Introduce Fines for Missed GP Appointments

We urge the Government to introduce fines for missed GP appointments to reduce strain on healthcare resources. Missed slots waste time, increase wait times, and limit access for others. We think a small fine would encourage responsible use,

Make disclosing someone else’s HIV status illegal

We think the Government should protect people who disclose their HIV status to Sexual Partners or peers. When a HIV+ person discloses they’re unprotected from gossip. We think it should be illegal to disclose someone else’s HIV status.

Require parliament to approve publicly funded second office for the PM

We call on the UK Government to cancel plans for a publicly funded second location for the PM’s office without a clear public mandate to do so, and without publishing the costs, and evidence that it represents value for taxpayers.

UK Government to step up efforts to promote peace and accountability in the DRC

We call on the UK Government to formally acknowledge the victims of war in the DRC, and to review UK policy towards seeking peace and accountability in the DRC

Ban fashion firms burning clothes and contributing to emissions. Recycle instead

This law would ban the burning of used clothing or unsold stock and rather require that big companies opt for recycling schemes instead.

Mandate Air Conditioning in New Build Homes and for Vulnerable Residents

Require all new build homes, and current homes for vulnerable people, to include energy-efficient air conditioning and heating systems. Update building regulations to ensure homes remain safe during increasingly frequent extreme heat and co

Ban cameras with AI capability within works vehicles

Ban the use of cameras with AI capability within any works vehicle. We find this tool to be very intrusive, and are concerned about breaches of data protection laws. Most companies use the argument of driver safety over driver privacy but w

Introduce National Driving Safety Rules for Licensed Taxi Drivers

Introduce national safety standards for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers to prevent them from interacting with phones/booking systems whilst driving, and from working excessive hours without mandatory rest periods. We believe this coul

Ban all fuel refined from Russian crude oil now, full transparency on origins

1. Prohibit imports of any fuels refined from Russian crude oil regardless of where they are processed; 2. Improve transparency by ensuring full information is published on fuel origin and supply chains; 3. Publish assessments of the fina

Increase penalties for non-payment of child maintenance & strengthen CMS powers

We ask the Government to strengthen CMS powers, improve data sharing with HMRC and Companies House, close loopholes for self-employed parents and company directors, speed up arrears enforcement, and introduce tougher penalties for persisten

Make unpaid trial shifts illegal in all circumstances

Make it illegal for employers to use unpaid trial shifts. Require all trial work to be paid at least the National Minimum Wage, with clear rules to prevent misuse.

Review collaboration between police and hospitals in suspected spiking cases

Currently hospital blood tests need to be approved by police to be able to be used as forensic evidence which can cause delays. Many spiking drugs can leave the system in as little as 12 hours. Delays in testing can lead to vital evidence b

Limit postal voting to elderly, disabled, people overseas & military personnel

Limit postal voting to people who are elderly, disabled, overseas and part of the armed forces. We believe voting should otherwise be in person in the voting booth. This could ensure that every vote is private, free from pressure or influen

Require voter consent for political parties to access electoral register data

Change electoral law so political parties cannot automatically access voters’ names and addresses from the full electoral register. Voters should be able to opt in or opt out of allowing political parties to access their data from the full

Make it a requirement for all institutions to caption videos they show/publish

Parliament should pass a law to require all public and private sector organisations, charities and businesses to caption any videos they show or publish to ensure equal access for Deaf and HoH people and remove the pre-existing negative sti

Review the use of “risk of harm” decisions under the Children Act 1989

Review how “risk of harm” is interpreted in decisions under the Children Act 1989. Introduce clearer national guidance and evidence standards to ensure decisions affecting families are transparent, consistent and based on reliable evidence

Cap ‘pay later’ parking and toll penalties, and require a pay-on-exit option

Introduce legislation to cap penalties for “pay later” tolls and car parks and require operators to provide a clear pay-on-exit option. Where drivers forget to pay, additional reminder/collection charges must be capped at a small administra

Require stricter standards for Type 1 diabetes support in schools

Introduce stricter, enforceable, national standards for supporting pupils with Type 1 diabetes in schools. Including mandatory training for sufficient staff to cover the school day, more consistent implementation of healthcare plans, and cl

Create oversight of Ofsted practices and inspector conduct

We want the Government to create a fully independent body to oversee Ofsted inspections, with powers to review inspector conduct, investigate disputed judgements, and publish transparent outcomes. This oversight must sit outside Ofsted to e

Review educational provision for children with SEMH needs

We would like an independent review into the currently available educational provision for children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs, and whether it is fit for purpose

Ban employers from making changes to employment contracts once signed

We call on the Government to introduce new protections to prevent employers changing the employment contracts once the employee has signed their employment contract.